Customs and Cross-Border Trade Compliance for Foreign Companies in India

Foreign Trade Policy Services

Foreign Trade Policy Services in India

A2 Consultants provides specialized Foreign Trade Policy Services in India for exporters, importers, and multinational businesses engaged in cross-border trade. We help you interpret and comply with the latest Foreign Trade Policy (FTP 2023) and Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) guidelines, ensuring you make the most of the various export incentive schemes and regulatory benefits available under Indian law.

Our services include DGFT licensing, Advance Authorization Scheme, Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) Scheme, Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP), and Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS). We handle everything from IEC registration, MEIS/SEIS claim filing, and duty drawback consultancy, to resolving compliance audits, show-cause notices, and customs litigation support.

Whether you are an MSME or a global enterprise, we guide you through India's complex EXIM regulations, reduce operational risk, and improve export profitability. Our trade compliance experts ensure full alignment with FTP incentives, customs procedures, and international trade laws, allowing your business to expand globally with confidence and legal assurance.

Partner with A2 Consultants for foreign trade advisory, regulatory documentation, and strategic export-import planning — tailored to meet your specific industry needs and maximize your eligibility for government incentives as follows:

1. Advance Authorization Scheme (AAS)

• Allows duty-free import of inputs required to manufacture export products.
• Ideal for manufacturers/exporters using imported raw materials.
• Includes a specified value addition criterion.

2. Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) Scheme

• Permits duty-free import of capital goods used in the manufacture of exportable products.
• Requires fulfillment of export obligations over a specified time frame (usually 6 years).
• Encourages technological upgradation of Indian exporters.

3. Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP)

• Replaces older MEIS scheme (for goods).
• Provides refunds on embedded taxes/duties that are not reimbursed under any other scheme (e.g. VAT on fuel, electricity duties).
• Based on sector-specific rates published by the government.

4. Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS) (Note: Withdrawn under FTP 2023)

• Was applicable to service exporters earning foreign exchange.
• Provided duty credit scrips based on a percentage of net foreign exchange earned.
• No longer available under FTP 2023, replaced by targeted sectoral support.

5. Duty Drawback Scheme

• Refund of duties paid on inputs used in the manufacture of exported goods.
• Includes both All Industry Rate (AIR) and Brand Rate mechanisms.

6. Export Oriented Unit (EOU) Scheme

• Units that export 100% of their production can get various tax/duty exemptions.
• Support includes customs duty waivers, GST exemptions, etc.
• Requires Letter of Permission (LoP) from Development Commissioner.

7. Deemed Exports Scheme

• Supplies of goods regarded as exports, even if they don’t leave the country (e.g. supplies to EOU/SEZs, defense, nuclear projects).
• Eligible for benefits like GST refunds and duty drawback.

8. Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA)

• Reimbursement for shipping and marketing costs for agricultural exports.
• Extended to certain processed foods and marine products.

9. Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Benefits (via SEZ Rules, not FTP per se)

• While SEZs operate under their own rules, many FTP schemes are accessible to SEZ units.
• Includes tax benefits, duty-free procurement, and simplified customs procedures.

10. Status Holder Scheme

• Recognizes high-performing exporters as “Star Export Houses.”
• Benefits include faster customs clearance, exemption from furnishing Bank Guarantee under FTP schemes, etc.

If you are looking for :

• “Foreign Trade Policy services in India for exporters and importers”
• “DGFT licensing and FTP compliance consultants”
• “Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) Scheme support”
• “ Advance Authorisations (AA) ”
• “MEIS, SEIS (Discontinued now ), RoDTEP claim assistance”
• “Customs compliance and duty drawback consultants in India”

At A2 Consultants, we ensure your business is fully compliant, contact us for more information. 

Call/WhatsApp: +91 8897000007,  Email: [email protected]

Customs Clearance and Trade Compliance Services in India

A2 Consultants provides expert Customs Clearance and Trade Compliance Services in India for international businesses, foreign investors, and global exporters/importers. We specialize in simplifying the complexities of Indian customs laws and procedures, ensuring smooth and compliant movement of goods across borders.

Our comprehensive customs solutions include:

Import & Export Customs Clearance at all major Indian ports and airports,  HS Code classification and customs duty calculation based on product type and origin, Filing of Bill of Entry, Shipping Bill, and other ICEGATE formalities,  Assistance with Bonded Warehousing, EOU, and SEZ clearance protocols, Valuation advisory under Customs Act to avoid penalties and overpayment of duties, Help with duty exemption schemes under EPCG, Advance Authorization, and RoDTEP, Advisory on self-sealing procedures, risk management systems (RMS), and customs inspections, Resolution of customs audits, notices, and adjudication matters

Whether you're an overseas manufacturer exporting to India or a multinational setting up a business in the Indian market, our team ensures full compliance with CBIC, DGFT, and GST requirements. We act as your customs and regulatory partner in India, reducing the risk of delays, demurrage, and compliance breaches.

With decades of experience and deep domain knowledge, A2 Consultants helps global clients operate confidently in the Indian trade ecosystem, ensuring customs processes are fast, cost-efficient, and legally sound.

If you are looking for

• Customs clearance services in India
• Import export customs consultancy
• Customs compliance services India
• HS code classification India
• ICEGATE filing support
• Bill of Entry documentation India
• Customs valuation consultancy
• Duty drawback & exemptions India
• Port clearance agents India
• DGFT and customs clearance advisors
• End-to-end customs clearance India
• Trade compliance for exporters
• Customs clearance for EPCG / Advance Authorization

At A2 Consultants, we ensure your business is fully compliant, contact us for more information. 

   Call/WhatsApp: +91 8897000007,  Email: [email protected]